Find a compilation of materials on the author, including novels, articles, translations, film adaptations, reviews and a biography.

Canadian-Japan Society of Toronto features a 1997 Kirkus book review of Ms. Yoshimoto's novel, "Amrita." Includes a link for book purchasing.

Bulletin board is a shrine to worship at the altar of Banana. Read fans' messages and post comments.

Features a biographical profile of the prolific writer responsible for popular books such as "Kitchen" and "Lizard."

Magazine covering the film-festival circuit presents an interview with filmmaker Yim Ho, director of the film version of Yoshimoto's "Kitchen."

Comprehensive film resource features a filmography of screen adaptations of Ms. Yoshimoto's written work. Purchase books and videos.

Reviewer Maureen McClarnon praises the quirky beauty of each of the six stories in Ms. Yoshimoto's short-story collection "Lizard."

Read this fan's essay on Yoshimoto's "Kitchen," and how she looks at major themes and characteristics in both the Japanese and English versions.

Find blurbs about Banana's books, and follow links to purchase them at outlets such as Amazon.com. Explore the collection of literary offerings.

Lisa Furukawa developed this unrecognized translation of the story "Second Honeymoon." Read the story, and follow links to more Banana stuff.

Shinichi Evans' Banana shrine features book reviews, commentary and biographical information. Follow links to other sites about the writer.

Magazine of contemporary culture features a review of the 1997 film version of Yoshimoto's book "Kitchen." Explore archived film reviews.

Reviewer Jeffery Chen takes a look at the film adaptation of Ms. Yoshimoto's book "Kitchen." Send comments, and read archived reviews.

Magazine of popular culture features a review by Blake de Pastino of the novel "Amrita." Search archives of film reviews and articles.